Nagpur graduates' constituency poll on October 23; Collector reviews preparations

The district administration has stepped up preparations for the Nagpur division graduates' constituency election. The administration has geared up to complete the election process smoothly and transparently. As per the schedule, voting will be held on October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Returning officer and District Collector Kumar Ashirwad held a meeting to review the preparations. He asked the nodal officers concerned to coordinate with one another, work according to a plan and complete their responsibilities within the stipulated time.

Resident Deputy Collector Anoop Khande, Deputy District Election Officer Rachna Indurkar, and Deputy Collectors Indira Chaudhary, Malik Virani, Ganesh Markad and Amol Kumbhar were present at the meeting. District Planning Officer Sanjay Kadu, Regional Transport Officer Kiran Bidkar and District Mining Officer Atul Daund also attended. Sub-divisional officers, tahsildars and officials of the departments concerned were present as well. Naib tahsildars and patwaris of the district joined the meeting through video conferencing.

In view of the polling, Kumar Ashirwad asked that the demand for and distribution of the materials required for the election be handled responsibly and on time. He also directed that the training of staff be planned properly. Officials were also asked to fix the number of tables for distributing materials polling-station-wise and to issue appointment orders for staff accordingly.

After confirming that the ballot papers and ballot boxes are in good condition, he said the special pen needed for voting and other necessary materials should be available in adequate quantity. He also directed that the estimated budget for work related to the strong room be submitted immediately and the work begun.

The district administration has also laid special emphasis on making tight arrangements to hold the polling peacefully and securely. Collector Kumar Ashirwad gave clear instructions that additional police personnel be deployed at sensitive and hypersensitive polling stations so that any untoward situation can be dealt with.

The officers concerned have also been directed to prepare a well-planned action plan for counting of votes. They have also been told not to allow any laxity in the security of the strong room.